§ 6. Mr. LAWTHERasked the Minister of Labour if he will have inquiries made into the number of men who have left. Brandon and Carshalton training centres in June, July, and August, respectively, for whom no jobs have been found; and, in view of the complaints made about the food provided at these centres, will he take steps to have this remedied?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONOf the 887 men who satisfactorily completed courses at the Brandon and Carshalton centres during the 12 weeks ended 29th August, all but 21 obtained employment. In addition 73 men gave up training voluntarily before completion of their course. Particular attention is paid to the conditions at these centres, and I am satisfied that complaint with respect to the quantity or quality of the food supplied cannot justifiably be made.
§ Mr. LAWTHERIf I produce cases where the men have been complaining about the food and have left as a consequence, will the hon. Gentleman have them investigated?
Viscountess ASTORIs it not true that men are constantly complaining in their own homes about the food?
§ Mr. KIRKWOODI want to raise a point of Order. My point is that her Ladyship has cast a reflection upon the women folk of my class, and I want to say here, on behalf of the women folk of my class—[Interruptian.]
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is not a point of Order.